A Denver pilot program called STAR, or Support Team Assisted Response, is changing how the city responds to 911 calls by sending mental health workers and paramedics, rather than police, to respond to calls that don’t involve crimes.
Waterford police are now wearing body cameras.
Waterford police said the department’s body-worn camera program has gone live and officers will be recording when they interact with members of the public.
Several Connecticut police departments have equipped officers with body cameras and some are testing programs.
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